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An Ongoing Reformation
Commentators unanimously clarify that this event in Josiah's 18th year was not the beginning of his reforms. Citing 2 Chronicles, they show he began seeking God in his 8th year of reign and purging idolatry in his 12th. This verse marks a pivotal moment in a long-term commitment to restoring true worship, demonstrating that spiritual renewal is often a gradual process, not a single event.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 22:3
18th Century
Theologian
In the eighteenth year - This is the date of the finding of the Book of the Law and of the Passover (see the marginal reference and [Referen…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 22:3
19th Century
Bishop
In the eighteenth year. — See the Notes on 2 Chronicles 34:3 and following. The discourses of Jeremiah, who began his …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 22:3
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of King Josiah
Not of his age, but of his reign, as appears from ([Refere…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 22:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The different event of Josiah's early succession from that of Manasseh must be ascribed to the distinguishing grace of God; yet probably the person…